12938 Cherry Ave, Rapid City MI 49676
“We have not been in for a pizza in several years but decided to get one tonight. It was ready in 20min. as promised! The lady that owns it was so nice and we thought the pizza was amazing! Lots of cheese, really great flavor. We'll recommend to our vacation renters for the summer as a great pizza place and party store that's really close by. Happy I came in there tonight! We'll be back!”
7711 Crystal Beach Rd NW, Rapid City MI 49676
“Can’t say enough nice things about our experience renting a pontoon through Torch River Shack!! Everyone that works here is so kind & hardworking, the process was so simple & easy & we truly had the best time on Torch Lake because of them. Thank you all so so much & looking forward to doing it again in the future!!!”
2410 Rushton Rd, Central Lake MI 49622
“Another small town special right by the city dock on Intermediate Lake. For people doing the “Chain of Lakes” tour it is a great place to stop for pizza, cold beer, fishing supplies any hardware to keep the boat running, it one stop shopping for the locals and tourists. It nice to have their summer rush so they can stay open all year. They now make pizzas and related foods. Have to try that.”
9510 Front Street, Mancelona MI 49659
“Very impressed! I ordered a bunch of pies Meagan was very polite about it very helpful she got my order out so fast she had great character and the pies were made perfect! She made this my new favorite gas station!”
1806 South Main Street North, Central Lake MI 49622
“Clean gas station with good window washing station. The restroom is in the adjacent grocery store in the back of the store. The store has a large selection of camping supplies & local products.”
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